STORIES FROM THE FIELD
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maternal and child mortality and morbidity in India.
Kilkari
“I found the calls about the importance of immunization and breastfeeding very useful as it guided me to ensure that my baby is healthy.”
Daisy is delighted that the Kilkari calls encouraged her husband, Mukesh, to actively participate in caring for her and their child.
Daisy Kumari, a first-time mother from Bihar.
Kilkari
“I am now helping other pregnant women, mothers, and their children in adopting healthy behaviour to ensure their well-being.”
The Kilkari calls guided Puja through her pregnancy and inspired her to become a health worker to help pregnant women and mothers.
Puja Verma, Kilkari subscriber from Chhattisgarh.
Swasth Kadam
"I stopped feeding tea and junk food to Kartika after learning about their adverse effects from the Swasth Kadam counsellor."
As a first-time mother, Suchita actively seeks guidance from Swasth Kadam to address her daughter Kartika’s health concerns.
Suchita Acharya, mother of 17-month-old Kartika.
Swasth Kadam
"My son now shows increased interest in eating nutritious food and has become more active, engaging in age-appropriate activities.”
Born with congenital heart disease, Prathamesh is finding hope and support for a healthier future through the guidance of Swasth Kadam counselor.
Ayodhya Dheple, mother of 16-month-old Prathamesh.
mMitra
“I Credit mMitra's Calls For Providing Me With Crucial Information And Helping Me Overcome Challenges To Enable a Positive Pregnancy Experience.”
Despite a high fever and infection during pregnancy, Anuja’s nutritious diet and mMitra’s guidance ensured a healthy delivery.
Anuja Aouti, a first-time mother from Panvel (Maharashtra).
mMitra
“I’m Thankful For mMitra’s Support And Information, And I Ensure I Listen Carefully To Every Call To Stay Informed.”
The mMitra calls alerted Nasarin about red discharge and reduced fetal movement, leading her to seek timely medical attention.
Nasarin Mustafa Shaikh, first time mother from Mumbai (Maharashtra).
Mobile Academy
“The lessons on childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, child infections and hygiene proved valuable, addressing issues where women require assistance.”
A passionate Lacky would travel to the outskirts of her village to ensure stable network coverage and take the Mobile Academy course.
Lacky Rani, a frontline health worker from Assam.
Mobile Academy
"Tamnar became the first block in Chhattisgarh, where every frontline health worker successfully completed the Mobile Academy course, setting an example for others."
Co-ordinated efforts between ARMMAN and the local administration to motivate the ASHAs to complete the course resulted in this feat commended by the district officials.
Chhattisgarh.
Arogya Sakhi
“Arogya Sakhi Sangita supported me like a family member through a very challenging pregnancy.”
Fluid leakage, moderate anaemia and umbilical cord wrapped around the baby’s neck were some of the high-risk symptoms that Arogya Sakhi Sangita helped Unnati navigate to enable a healthy delivery.
Unnati Cover, a first-time mother from Palghar (Maharashtra).
Arogya Sakhi
"With Arogya Sakhi Sunita’s guidance and support, both my baby and I are now on the journey to better health."
Sonal was suffering from mild anaemia while her baby was in the Severely Acute Malnourished category, when Arogya Sakhi Sunita’s intervention helped her make dietary changes to improve their health status.
Sonal Olamba, mother of a Low Birth Weight child from Maharashtra.
Arogya Sakhi
“Arogya Sakhi Sangita supported me like a family member through a very challenging pregnancy.”
Fluid leakage, moderate anaemia and umbilical cord wrapped around the baby’s neck were some of the high-risk symptoms that Arogya Sakhi Sangita helped Unnati navigate to enable a healthy delivery.
Unnati Cover, a first-time mother from Palghar (Maharashtra).
Kilkari
“I am now helping other pregnant women, mothers, and their children in adopting healthy behaviour to ensure their well-being.”
The Kilkari calls guided Puja through her pregnancy and inspired her to become a health worker to help pregnant women and mothers.
Puja Verma, Kilkari subscriber from Chhattisgarh.
Kilkari
“I found the calls about the importance of immunization and breastfeeding very useful as it guided me to ensure that my baby is healthy.”
Daisy is delighted that the Kilkari calls encouraged her husband, Mukesh, to actively participate in caring for her and their child.
Daisy Kumari, a first-time mother from Bihar.
Kilkari
“I am now helping other pregnant women, mothers, and their children in adopting healthy behaviour to ensure their well-being.”
The Kilkari calls guided Puja through her pregnancy and inspired her to become a health worker to help pregnant women and mothers.
Puja Verma, Kilkari subscriber from Chhattisgarh.
Swasth Kadam
"My son now shows increased interest in eating nutritious food and has become more active, engaging in age-appropriate activities.”
Born with congenital heart disease, Prathamesh is finding hope and support for a healthier future through the guidance of Swasth Kadam counselor.
Ayodhya Dheple, mother of 16-month-old Prathamesh.
Swasth Kadam
"I stopped feeding tea and junk food to Kartika after learning about their adverse effects from the Swasth Kadam counsellor."
As a first-time mother, Suchita actively seeks guidance from Swasth Kadam to address her daughter Kartika’s health concerns.
Suchita Acharya, mother of 17-month-old Kartika.
Swasth Kadam
"My son now shows increased interest in eating nutritious food and has become more active, engaging in age-appropriate activities.”
Born with congenital heart disease, Prathamesh is finding hope and support for a healthier future through the guidance of Swasth Kadam counselor.
Ayodhya Dheple, mother of 16-month-old Prathamesh.
mMitra
“I Credit mMitra's Calls For Providing Me With Crucial Information And Helping Me Overcome Challenges To Enable a Positive Pregnancy Experience.”
Despite a high fever and infection during pregnancy, Anuja’s nutritious diet and mMitra’s guidance ensured a healthy delivery.
Anuja Aouti, a first-time mother from Panvel (Maharashtra).
mMitra
“I’m Thankful For mMitra’s Support And Information, And I Ensure I Listen Carefully To Every Call To Stay Informed.”
The mMitra calls alerted Nasarin about red discharge and reduced fetal movement, leading her to seek timely medical attention.
Nasarin Mustafa Shaikh, first time mother from Mumbai (Maharashtra).
mMitra
“I Credit mMitra's Calls For Providing Me With Crucial Information And Helping Me Overcome Challenges To Enable a Positive Pregnancy Experience.”
Despite a high fever and infection during pregnancy, Anuja’s nutritious diet and mMitra’s guidance ensured a healthy delivery.
Anuja Aouti, a first-time mother from Panvel (Maharashtra).
mMitra
“I’m Thankful For mMitra’s Support And Information, And I Ensure I Listen Carefully To Every Call To Stay Informed.”
The mMitra calls alerted Nasarin about red discharge and reduced fetal movement, leading her to seek timely medical attention.
Nasarin Mustafa Shaikh, first time mother from Mumbai (Maharashtra).
Mobile Academy
“The lessons on childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, child infections and hygiene proved valuable, addressing issues where women require assistance.”
A passionate Lacky would travel to the outskirts of her village to ensure stable network coverage and take the Mobile Academy course.
Lacky Rani, a frontline health worker from Assam.
Mobile Academy
"Tamnar became the first block in Chhattisgarh, where every frontline health worker successfully completed the Mobile Academy course, setting an example for others."
Co-ordinated efforts between ARMMAN and the local administration to motivate the ASHAs to complete the course resulted in this feat commended by the district officials.
Chhattisgarh.
Mobile Academy
“The lessons on childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, child infections and hygiene proved valuable, addressing issues where women require assistance.”
A passionate Lacky would travel to the outskirts of her village to ensure stable network coverage and take the Mobile Academy course.
Lacky Rani, a frontline health worker from Assam.
Mobile Academy
"Tamnar became the first block in Chhattisgarh, where every frontline health worker successfully completed the Mobile Academy course, setting an example for others."
Co-ordinated efforts between ARMMAN and the local administration to motivate the ASHAs to complete the course resulted in this feat commended by the district officials.
Chhattisgarh.
IHRPTM
“After the high risk protocol training, I am able to identify high risk cases early and make appropriate referrals to Primary and Community Health Care Centres.”
Chandrakala, an ANM in Warangal, Telangana, credits ARMMAN’s training for helping her identify Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in a pregnant woman and ensure timely referral for treatment.
Chandrakala, Auxilliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) from Telangana.
IHRPTM
“ARMMAN’s high risk pregnancy protocols training is helpful to improve the knowledge and skills of nurses to provide quality antenatal care to pregnant women & mothers.”
Dr. Vijay Kumar, a Medical Officer in Warangal, Telangana, highlights how ARMMAN’s Learning Management System (LMS) application supports Auxilliary Nurses Midwives (ANMs) by providing quick access to high-risk pregnancy information and antenatal care guidance, enabling timely healthcare for pregnant women.
Dr. Vijay Kumar, Medical Officer, Telangana.
Arogya Sakhi
"With Arogya Sakhi Sunita’s guidance and support, both my baby and I are now on the journey to better health."
Sonal was suffering from mild anaemia while her baby was in the Severely Acute Malnourished category, when Arogya Sakhi Sunita’s intervention helped her make dietary changes to improve their health status.
Sonal Olamba, mother of a Low Birth Weight child from Maharashtra.
Arogya Sakhi
“Arogya Sakhi Sangita supported me like a family member through a very challenging pregnancy.”
Fluid leakage, moderate anaemia and umbilical cord wrapped around the baby’s neck were some of the high-risk symptoms that Arogya Sakhi Sangita helped Unnati navigate to enable a healthy delivery.
Unnati Cover, a first-time mother from Palghar (Maharashtra).
Arogya Sakhi
"With Arogya Sakhi Sunita’s guidance and support, both my baby and I are now on the journey to better health."
Sonal was suffering from mild anaemia while her baby was in the Severely Acute Malnourished category, when Arogya Sakhi Sunita’s intervention helped her make dietary changes to improve their health status.
Sonal Olamba, mother of a Low Birth Weight child from Maharashtra.
Arogya Sakhi
“Arogya Sakhi Sangita supported me like a family member through a very challenging pregnancy.”
Fluid leakage, moderate anaemia and umbilical cord wrapped around the baby’s neck were some of the high-risk symptoms that Arogya Sakhi Sangita helped Unnati navigate to enable a healthy delivery.
Unnati Cover, a first-time mother from Palghar (Maharashtra).